disaster recovery

Malaysia's green data center adopts integrated switching, routing

Network operations at i-Tech's data center Safehouse are simplified by interconnecting multiple Juniper Networks EX4200 switches in a virtual chassis configuration, enabling them to be managed as a single, logical device.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 15-May-2013

Opening new doors in the cloud

Despite the rising competition between telcos to offer cloud services, many telecom providers find themselves challenged to organically develop the expertise to manage complex enterprise class types of cloud deployments.
by: Nathan Bell, Director of Portfolio, Telstra Global 07-May-2013
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance adopts unified Cloud storage
The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Finance in China has embarked on a unified cloud storage platform as part of its data center overhaul.
by: Asia Cloud Forum Editors 02-Apr-2013
WAN optimization boosts Dimension Data's global cloud
Dimension Data has deployed Riverbed Technology WAN optimization in its Managed Cloud Platform (MCP) cloud data centers. The capability is provided as part of a public cloud IaaS offering at no additional charge.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 13-Feb-2013

The elements of a sound cloud-based DR strategy

Martijn Blanken, managing director of Telstra Global explains how enterprises can leverage on cloud computing in their disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) strategies to minimize downtime and prevent unwarranted consequences for businesses.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 06-Feb-2013
Symantec survey: Rogue clouds behind rising costs
Enterprises and SMBs are experiencing escalating costs tied to rogue cloud use, complex backup and recovery, and inefficient cloud storage, according to Symantec Corp’s recent Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Cloud 2013 Survey.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 05-Feb-2013

Dissecting the cloud

Cloud computing is changing everything, from the way IT services are delivered to the way they are consumed within an organization. Asia Pacific, without a doubt, is moving at a rapid rate to embrace this new architecture.
by: Yaj Malik, Citrix 09-Jan-2013

6 biggest cloud misconceptions in 2012

The six biggest misconceptions about cloud computing in 2012, according to some of the major cloud service providers and enablers in the region, range from conception, cost-benefit analysis, solutions design to application.
by: Carol Ko 31-Dec-2012
Forrester: Cloud use will get real in 2013
Analysts contributing to the Forrester cloud playbook weighed in with their cloud predictions for the coming year and voted for the top ten. Here is what they expect to happen when enterprises get real about cloud in 2013.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 19-Dec-2012

Cloud transforming BCM: Getting real benefits

Cloud computing may be an added challenge in a company’s business continuity planning but such technologies also provide a viable alternative that enhances or streamlines disaster recovery practices.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 13-Nov-2012